The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-25
GERMANY'S PARLIAMENT En- I !.
A MOVE TO REVISE THE LAW
FIXING ITS DURATION.

Quinqueanial Instead of Triennial Ses-
sions Desired by the Government
The Law Against the Socialists Not
Apt to be Abrogated-A Lull in the
Row With France.
Copyright 1887 by the Ne,o York Associated
PreSS.l
BERLIN, Sept. 34.--The Reichstag will
reconvene on Nov. Is. 1t is now clear that
the leading domestic question which will be
considered, is revision of the article of the
constitution fixing the duration of Parlia-
ment. The leaders of the National Liberals
took the initiative in 1867 in
the debate on the constitution of the North
German Confederation, proposing extension
of the period of the Reichstag In 1850 the
question was again discussed, but without
result. The government then proposed to
prolong the Reichstag from three to five
years, but only obtained uncertain support.
Now, however, the situation is changed.
The National Liberals are again an
important factor. The government
groups will renew the proposal of
a five-years' Parliament, and the Conserva-
tives and Rechspartei will support it,.
Prince Bismarck privately prompts and
will openly iudorse the proposal which cam
not fail to obtain decisive majority. The
measures will not, however, pass without
keen and bitter opposition from the
Progressists, who foresee in the transi-
tion from triennial TO quinquennial
Parliaments road toward tl-iennial
budges, leaving the government unrestrict-
ed in the use of the national fund. The op-
position press even conjures up as certain
sequel to the alteration of the constitution
restriction of the right of universal suf
frage. The Centre party will also oppose
the measure.
LAWS AGAINST THE SOCIALISTS.
Another project for consideration in the
Reichstag that is certain TO raise excited
opposition is the Conservative proposal to
abrogate the law against the Socialists
which law expires on Sept 30, 1898. The
Socialists need hope for nothing, as a bill
will be substituted extending and in
creasing the severity of the laws
relating to associations and the
press. The Vossische Zeitung says that
instead of relaxing repression the project
means that exceptional laws affecting the
Socialists will be converted into laws against
all opposition parties.
Nothing really definite is as yet known
regarding the scope of the bill. The leaders
of the Ministerial groups are reported to be
in agreement on the measure, There is
reason to hope that the Progressists exagger-
ate the character Of the proposals which, as
truly stated show a tyrapnical exercise of the
power of the majority that may lead TO a
revulsion of feeling throughout the empire.
CONDITION OF THE CROWN PRINCE.
Alarming reports of renewal, in bad
form, of the affection of the Crown Prince
Frederick William have beer traced to
Paris and Vienna source. They are
so definiye and detailed that they
have created much anxiety here.
Inquiries sent to Toblach ELECTED telegram
tonight stating that the Prince has not been
troubled with fresh symptoms.
FRANCO-GERMAN RELATIONS.
The relations existing between Germany
and France at the present moment are less
irritating than for some time past. Count
Won Munster returned to his post
at Paris yesterday, charged with a pacific
message from Prince Bismarck to M
Flourens. In his interview with NJ. Flourens,
Count Won Munster said that the views of
the German government were that the state
of Europe justified hope of the maintenance
of peace, which Germany would do her ut
most to aid.
RASH YOUNG SCHNABELE
A semi-official reference TO the case of the
lad Schnabele received through the French
Embassy by Count Herbert Bismarck elicit
ed from the latter a promise that i'll dispos-
ing of the case the youth of the culprit would
be taken into consideration.
There is no improvement in the relations
between Germany and Russia.
The Cologne Gazette presents an accurate
reflection of German sentiment towards
Russia. 1t says tha6 faith in Russia as an
ally is dead. and th9t il the Emperors met
under existing circumstances, their meeting
would not have any political significance.